Category Archives: Dogs

Clarice Bean, Scram! by Lauren Child

Posted on May 31, 2023 by susanh579

Clarice Bean, Scram! by Lauren Child. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536231120 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? It’s summer, and an oppressive heat wave … Continue reading →

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Izzy Azumi, F.D.O. by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Erwin Madrid

Posted on May 17, 2023 by susanh579

Izzy Azumi, F.D.O. (Future Dog Owner) (Judy Moody and Friends, Book 14) by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Erwin Madrid. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536224733 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover chapter book Genre: Realistic … Continue reading →

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Rosie Runs by Marika Maijala

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Rosie Runs by Marika Maijala. Translated by Mia Spangenberg. Elsewhere Editions, 2023, c2018. 9781953861603 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Rosie is a greyhound with … Continue reading →

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The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers, illustrations by Shawn Harris

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers, illustrations by Shawn Harris. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9781524764203 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover Genre:  Animal fantasy What did you like about the book? I … Continue reading →

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Truffle: A Dog (and Cat) Story by David McPhail

Posted on April 14, 2023 by kyurenka

Truffle: A Dog (and Cat) Story by David McPhail. Bugle Boy Press/Peter E. Randall Publisher, 2023. 9781942155560  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Truffle, … Continue reading →

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Looking for True by Tricia Springstubb

Posted on February 25, 2023 by susanh579

Looking for True by Tricia Springstubb. Margaret Ferguson Books, Holiday House, 2022. 9780823450992 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Jude and Gladys are … Continue reading →

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Dogs Who Work by Valeria Aloise,  illustrated by Margot Tissot.

Posted on February 19, 2023 by susanh579

Dogs Who Work: The Canines We Cannot Live Without by Valeria Aloise,  illustrated by Margot Tissot. Helvetiq, 2023. 9783907293713 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover  What did you like about the book?  A … Continue reading →

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Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk

Posted on January 18, 2023 by susanh579

Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk. Random House Studio, 2022. 9780593434581 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  Izzy is a medium-sized girl with big … Continue reading →

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forever home: a dog and boy love story by Henry Cole

Posted on December 5, 2022 by kyurenka

Forever Home: A Dog and Boy Love Story by Henry Cole. Scholastic Press, 2022. 9781338784046  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? This wordless picture … Continue reading →

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See Me Go by Paul Meisel

Posted on October 14, 2022 by susanh579

See Me Go by Paul Meisel. Holiday House, 2022. 9780823444526 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? In the latest fun and playful outing from Paul Meisel … Continue reading →

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